Cranberry Pecan Bread
Sweet, moist quick bread full of dried cranberries and pecans. This cranberry pecan bread with white chocolate glaze would make a great hostess gift.
Servings: 10
Calories: 447kcal
Ingredients
For the bread:
- 2 cups all purpose flour 260 grams
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar 150 grams
- 1/2 cup salted butter softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk 8 ounces
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
For the white chocolate drizzle:
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
Optional toppings:
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans for sprinkling on top of the bread
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease a 8 1/2"x4 1/2" loaf pan with cooking spray. Line with a piece of parchment paper for easier removal.
- In a mixing bowl, thoroughly stir together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set the dry ingredients aside.
- In a separate bowl, use an electric hand mixer to mix together the sugar, butter, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, folding gently with a rubber spatula. Mix just until blended after each addition and do not overmix the batter.
- Fold in the pecans and cranberries. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes on the center rack, or until the top of the loaf is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it and place it on a wire rack to cool.
- For the white chocolate glaze, place the white chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the chips for 20 seconds. Stir. Microwave for another 20 seconds. As soon as the chips start melting, start microwaving for 10 or even 5 second intervals. Be careful not to let it get too hot or it will burn. Be patient and stir between each time interval. You will end up with very thick, melted white chocolate. Spoon or drizzle this on top of the bread. Sprinkle with the extra pecans, if desired.
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Notes
- Love cranberry orange flavor? Add orange zest to the quick bread batter.
- If you don't have white chocolate, sprinkle surface of batter with coarse sugar before baking. This will add just a little extra sweet and sparkle to the top.
- Baking time may change if you use a different size loaf pan.
- Have leftover bread? Slice it up and make French toast with it!
Nutrition
Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 364mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1.6mg